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and it turned toward the sunrise to Beth-dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Iphtah-el northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; and it went out to Cabul on the left hand,

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Inheriting a Contested Land

Commentators point out that the name 'Beth-dagon' means 'house of Dagon,' referring to a prominent pagan god. This detail in the border description reminds us that the Israelites were not given an empty or neutral land. They were called to possess territory deeply rooted in idolatry, highlighting the spiritual conflict inherent in claiming God's promises.

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Joshua

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 19:25–29

19th Century

Bishop

Their border. —The border of Asher on the west is the Mediterranean. On the east of Asher lies the tribe of Naphtali, but most of …

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:27

17th Century

Pastor

And turneth towards the sunrising
Or eastward,

to Bethdagon ;
there was a city…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 19:17–51

17th Century

Minister

Joshua waited until all the tribes were settled before he asked for any provision for himself. He was content to be unsettled until he saw them all…

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